Friday December 26, 2014: on this day

About December 26th, 2014, in brief:

  • Historical events: War in Donbass: Ukraine-Russian rebels trade nearly 370 prisoners in the largest exchange of hostilities since April, this year.
  • Day of the week: December 26th, 2014 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Jared Leto, Kit Harington
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Blank Space by Taylor Swift
  • Popular movie: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels directed by Guy Ritchie

More about December 26th, 2014? See below for more news and curiosities on December 26th, 2014.

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What day of the week was December 26, 2014?


December 26, 2014 was a Friday and it was the 360th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 2014 can also be written as 12/26/2014 in the US and as 26/12/2014 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 2014 in December 2014 calendar

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December 26, 2014: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 26, 2014:

  • War in donbass: ukraine-russian rebels trade nearly 370 prisoners in the largest exchange of hostilities since april, this year.
  • Nearly 370 ukrainian prisoners were exchanged by pro-russian rebels in the largest exchange of this nature since april, when hostilities began.
  • The philippines and the communist party of the philippines agree to resume talks, which may lead to a peace agreement that could end the 46-year-old communist insurgency. (channel news asia),
  • 2014 southeast asian floods: more than 100,000 have to be evacuated due to flooding in peninsular malaysia.
  • Over 100,000 people were evacuated after flooding in peninsular malaysia.
  • 2004 indian ocean tsunami and earthquake: indian ocean countries commemorate the tenth anniversary.
  • The tenth anniversary is being commemorated by countries around the indian ocean.
  • Three south korean workers die at a nuclear plant construction site. it is possible that the deaths may be linked to an attack on a nuclear power plant.
  • The special investigation division of taiwan initiated a review following allegations that president ma yingjeou received illegal political donations by ting hsin international group. this disgraced conglomerate is at the heart of the recent food scandal.
  • The north korean embassy in moscow issued a statement stating that "the interview", produced by sony pictures usa, is a dangerous film product which justifies and encourages terrorism."
  • Alexander lukashevich, the russian foreign ministry's official spokesperson, stated that "the very idea of the film was aggressively scandalous" and that "the reaction of north korean sides is very understandable."
  • According to a report, chinese citizens had been downloading pirated copies of the interview from video-sharing sites even before its american christmas eve release. more than 300,000 people had already seen the film by midday on december 26.
  • Despite being limited to small theaters, the interview made us$1,000,000 on christmas day.
  • Hackers cause connection problems on christmas day for xbox live and playstation network.
  • The boxing day test in cricket begins at the melbourne cricket ground. australia will be playing against india.

December 26, 2014: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 26, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 26, 2014:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $93.99
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $112.10
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $48.41
  • General Electric GE: opens at $25.84
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $162.27

Exchange Rates on December 26, 2014:

  • 1 USD = 0.8208 EUR
  • 1 USD = 120.49 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6423 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2309 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.1626 CAD

December 26, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - Westerlo : 4 - 0
  • Kortrijk - Gent : 2 - 3
  • Lierse - Club Brugge : 0 - 6
  • Mechelen - Mouscron-Peruwelz : 1 - 0
  • Waregem - Charleroi : 1 - 3

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Birmingham - Derby : 0 - 4
  • Bolton - Blackburn : 2 - 1
  • Bournemouth - Fulham : 2 - 0
  • Brentford - Ipswich : 2 - 4
  • Brighton - Reading : 2 - 2

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Aldershot - Barnet : 1 - 3
  • Chester - Altrincham : 0 - 2
  • Dartford - Braintree Town : 0 - 2
  • Dover Athletic - Welling United : 4 - 0
  • Eastleigh - Woking : 2 - 2

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Bristol City - Yeovil : 2 - 1
  • Chesterfield - Peterboro : 3 - 2
  • Colchester - Gillingham : 1 - 2
  • Doncaster - Coventry : 2 - 0
  • Fleetwood Town - Bradford : 0 - 2

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December 26, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 26, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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December 26, 2014: What was the moon phase on that day?


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31%

The moon phase on December 26, 2014 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 2014 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on December 26, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 10:26 am and setting at 10:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 06, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 2015.

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Who was born on December 26, 2014?


Whose famous birthday is on December 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 26th:

  • Jared Leto
    Jared Leto

    American actor, singer-songwriter, director.

  • Kit Harington
    Kit Harington

    Tv actor.

  • Andy Biersack
    Andy Biersack

    Rock singer.

  • Richard Widmark
    Richard Widmark

    American actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".

  • Steve Allen
    Steve Allen

    American comedian, actor, singer, master host, host, and writer of fiction (49 novels), poetry, humor and mystery.

  • Shun Oguri
    Shun Oguri

    Japanese director and actor.

  • Eden Sher
    Eden Sher

    American actress best known for her role as Sue Heck on the TV series 'The Middle'.

  • Donald Moffat
    Donald Moffat

    English-american actor (d. 2018).

  • Elizabeth Kostova
    Elizabeth Kostova

    American author.

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

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How old is someone born on December 26, 2014?


Someone born on December 26, 2014 is:

9 years 4 months old,

or 112 months and 23 days old,

or 490 weeks and 2 days old,

or 3432 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 26, 2014?

There are 222 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 26, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 26, 2014.

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December 26, 2014: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 26, 2014:

  • Leo Tindemans

    Belgian politician, 43rd prime minister of belgium (d. 2014).

  • James B. Edwards

    American dentist, soldier, and politician, 3rd united states secretary of energy (d. 2014).

  • Stanisław Barańczak

    Polish-american poet, critic, and scholar (d. 2014).

  • Francesco Maria Tosi Beleffi
  • Giuseppe Pittau
  • Leonard Clemence «Léo» Tindemans

What famous deaths happened on December 26th?

Famous deaths on December 26th:

  • Curtis Mayfield
    Curtis Mayfield

    Curtis mayfield was an influential funk singer known for his socially conscious lyrics and his work with the group the impressions.

  • Gerald Ford
    Gerald Ford

    American politician, lawyer, congressman, and vice-president under richard nixon, 1969, and the 38th president the united states.

  • Teena Marie
    Teena Marie

    American composer and singer (born 1956).

  • Sylva Koscina
    Sylva Koscina

    Italian actress, best known for her role in "hercules," (1958), and "hercules unchained", (1960).

  • Vincent Schiavelli
    Vincent Schiavelli

    American actor (d. 2005).

  • Jason Robards
    Jason Robards

    American actor who appeared in more than 170 films over a forty-year career.

  • Elsa Lanchester
    Elsa Lanchester

    London, england -- actress (bride of frankenstien), lewisham london.

  • Nigel Hawthorne
    Nigel Hawthorne

    He was a british actor on the stage and screen who earned admiration in his early 50s.

  • Tom Smothers
    Tom Smothers

    American comedian who performed with his brother, dick as a duo on the tv series "the smothers brothers comedy hour.

  • Jack Benny
    Jack Benny

    American actor and comedian, benny was a tv, radio, and film star for many years.

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December 26, 2014: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 26, 2014:

  • The first day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • First day of Kwanzaa
  • Boxing Day in the Commonwealth of Nations.
  • Australia - Proclamation Day (South Australian public holiday), for the foundation of the Australian state of South Australia on December 28, 1836 but commemorated on this day.
  • Wrenboys celebrate Wren in Ireland
  • Period of Ursids meteor shower ends about this day
  • Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia - Tsunami Awareness Day/Tsunami Memorial (or Remembrance) Day
  • Mandala Pooja at Sabarimala in Kerala, India
  • First day of Junkanoo street parade in the Bahamas (the second day is on the New Year's Day)
  • Wren day in Ireland and the Isle of Man.
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December 26, 2014: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 26, 2014 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 22nd and December 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 26, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 2014 was Blank Space by Taylor Swift, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

December 26, 2014: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 26, 2014 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Blank Space
  2. - Take Me To Church
  3. - Uptown Funk!
  4. - Lips Are Movin
  5. - I'm Not The Only One

December 26, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 26, 2014 was Only by Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake, Lil Wayne & Chris Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

December 26, 2014: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 26, 2014 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Only
  2. - I Don't F**k With You
  3. - Tuesday
  4. - 7/11
  5. - No Type

December 26, 2014: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 26, 2014 was Bailando by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

December 26, 2014: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 26, 2014 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Bailando
  2. - Propuesta Indecente
  3. - Ay Vamos
  4. - Travesuras
  5. - Eres Mia

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December 26, 2014: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 26, 2014 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Guy Ritchie

Starring: Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Nick Moran, Jason Statham

Country: United States of America

Big Hero 6

Release year: 2014

Written by:

Directed by: Don Hall, Chris Williams

Starring: Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, Jamie Chung, T.J. Miller

Country: United States of America

Nebraska

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Alexander Payne

Starring: Bruce Dern, Will Forte, June Squibb, Bob Odenkirk

Country: United States of America

Fruitvale Station

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Ryan Coogler

Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Melonie Diaz, Octavia Spencer, Kevin Durand

Country: United States of America

Lone Survivor

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster

Country: United States of America

December 26, 2014: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 26, 2014 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Hindsight

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Lee Hyun Seung

Gym Tony

Release year: 2014

Halo: Nightfall

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

The Affair

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Mike Figgis

Galavant

Galavant

Release year: 2014

Country: United States of America

December 26, 2014: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 26, 2014 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Deep Down Dark by Héctor Tobar

Deep Down Dark

By:

Now a Major Motion Picture Starring Antonio BanderasIncludes New Material Exclusively to the PaperbackA Finalist in a National Book Critics Circle AwardA Finalist in a Los Angeles Times Book PrizeA New

The Andy Cohen Diaries by Andy Cohen

The Andy Cohen Diaries

By:

Andy Cohen's year-long journey through the life of a pop icon, as he describes it in his own funny, candid and irreverent words. He is also a TV producer and host of the hit late night show.

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

The Goldfinch

By:

WINNER OF THE PULIZER PRIZE "The Goldfinch" is a rare species that only comes along maybe half a dozen times a decade. A smartly written literary novel that connects to the heart and the mind Donna

The Escape by David Baldacci

The Escape

By:

David Baldacci, one of the most well-known and widely read storytellers in the world, is David Baldacci. He captivated readers with his blockbuster thrillers Zero Day, and The Forgotten.

Not That Kind Of Girl by Lena Dunham

Not That Kind Of Girl

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Two new essays included! NAMED ONE OFF THE TEN BEST BOOKS IN THE YEAR BY MICHIKO KAKUTANI. THE NEW YORK TIMES

December 26, 2014: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 26, 2014 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Child of Light

Child of Light

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 PlayStation Vita Wii U Xbox 360 Xbox One

Genre: Platformer, role-playing

Publisher: Ubisoft

The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited

The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Massively multiplayer online role-playing game

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

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beatmania IIDX 22 PENDUAL

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Music

Publisher: Konami

Enemy Front

Enemy Front

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: CI Games

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water

Platform: Wii U

Genre: Survival horror

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on December 26, 2014?

On December 26, 2014 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 26, 2014?

On December 26, 2014 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 26, 2014?

On December 26, 2014 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about December 26th?

December 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - The first time they have visited a combat zone since becoming president, the unannounced visit of president donald trump and first lady melania trump to the al asad airbase in iraq was post-christmas.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention yemen: according emergency services and al masirah (houthi-owned), saudi arabian coalition air attacks killed 15 and wounded 60 people at al-shahra souq in taiz governorate.
  • 2016 - American actor george s. irving is best known as one of the final members of oklahoma's original production. at 94, heat miser, the voice of heat miser in the year without a santa claus, is dead.

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What happened in 2014?

2014 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Six people were killed when six Indonesian police officers opened fire on suspected militants in Jakarta.
  • Spillover from the Syrian Civil War in Lebanon: Sources confirm that Majid bin Mohammad al-Majid has been captured by Lebanon. He is the leader of the al-Qaeda-linked Abdullah Azzam Brigades, responsible for the recent bombing attack on the Iranian Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon.
  • Somali Civil War (2009-present), 11 people killed in bomb attack outside a Somali hotel in Mogadishu. (Standard Media),

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What was the calendar for December 2014?

December 2014 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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